The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

| messr0oms, supplied new bedding and pro-
| ylded other equipments, adding to the facili-
| ties Of the Institution and the comfort of the
pupils. With the active cooperation of GOV.
McEnery, the trustees have been constant in
| their efforts for the welfare of the institu-
ton. In addition to an efficient superinten-
dent, one male and two female teachers for
the usual classes, they have provided sn &C.
complished teacher Of articulation and lip
| reading. The mechanical department for
the boys, consisting Of a well. supplied print
ing office, has been greatly extended during
their term. and is conducted by a practical
well as for, his knowledge of his art In
every department the efficiency OF the insti-
tuition has been promoted, and although the
accommodations are still inadequate for the
| deaf and dumb Of the State, those who are
| inmates OF the institution are thoroughly
Der than for years PAST: The institution is
| now out Of debt. the first time for many
years-snd. it's affairs are conducted on a
strictly, cash basis. The University having
building erected for the Deaf and Dumb In
stit,lte, lit has been again removed to the old
location, where it will reopen in October
under most favorable auspices and with
largely increased accommodations.
pointed by Gov Mz Ther e wa of o
tice expired in 1884, when they were reap.
as follows: Gov. s. D. MoEnery, president;
I9hn JMastrrshmsk, wee e president; Andrew
ney Skol6cl1. Andrew Jackson is the treas
llrer of the board. John Jastremski is act
ing superintendent of the institute.
THE INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.
The Institute for the Blind is also located
at Baton Rouge. It formerly occupied
the same building rs the Institute for the
Deaf and Dumb, and was, under the same
arated in 1871 and have remained separate
ever since. After the separation building
known as the Protestant Orphan Asylum
was rented for the blind. Afterward the
Harvey House was secured for the purpose.
The condition Of the institute at the close of
port of Vice President Goodale. of the Board
Of Trustees. '.For many years, y says Mr..
Goodale, and year BY year have J called
public attention t1 the S faet that the Louisi
mercy Of it's landlord In the same report.
speaking of the building in which it was
then domiciled, Mr.. Goodale said It's
| utter untitness for such q purpose will be at
once recognized. And even these utterly in
adequate quarters Te hold only on m9nhy
at the mercy Of its landlord" It occupies
handsome house of its own on North Bou-
| levard street.. purchased at a cost of s12, :
200, and paid for during ,g;a Coy McEneryss
sufficient capacity to supply accommodations
Tor. inmates and applicants, it is true; but
it is in all respects marked improve
ment over the old quarters: it belongs to
the institution, which, consequently. has
lost its former yagrant character, and,
Portable one. for the unfortuIates who
have been able to secure admission to it.
| Furthermore, it is out of debt. and is con-
Quoted on o solid cash basis As q school fol
ment is careful, economical and thoroughly
efficient, and, although its capacity is lin.
ited the institution is one in which the State
may take pardonable pride. 1t goes with.
out saying that Gov, McEnery has made
every effort 10 promote its usefulness, and
Legislature in its behalf. He has seen to its
proper management, which result has beer
secured by the following trustees: Gov. s
D. McEnery,. ex-ofiicio preeident; W. II. N.
Magruder, vice president; Judge H.; N. Sher
Burnet, p. Lane, and Charles J. Reddy treas
nrer. Mr.. 7. Lane is the capable principal O.
the institution.
THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS HOME.
This institution the first of it's kind in thu
South, and which enjoys tho distinction o.
being one of the two homes for Confederate
mond--is located in The City Of New Orleans,
a short distance beyond the Bayou Bridge
across Esplanade street. 1t was established
in 1883, with an appropriation from tht
State Of $4,000 for the years lSS3 84, which
was, handsomely supplemented by the pro
ceeds OF an entertainment at the FAN
Grounds, netting 81 100, and various dona
tons by parigh iuries and private indivldu
ais. With the funds thus procured, the di
rectors Of the Home. woo are the officers Of
Army of Northern Virginia and the Army OF
Tennessee, we're able to purchase the hand
some property the Home now occupies, ant
further appropriations by the Legislature
have enabled them to make improvement
and additions rs the necessity for increased
building being added in 1885,. The Hom'
is now in excellent condition The State ap
preparations support it in good style. ant
the inmates want for nothing in the way o
solid comfort, while the directors also pro
vide them with many Injuries. The lnstitu
ton now contains sixty Of the disabled, aget
and infirm heroes OF the .Confederacy, ant
affords ample accommodation for their com
Portable lodging.
Although he has no control OF the Home
supported by the State, the purpose TO
which it was instituted and its proper main
tenance have secured Gov. McEnery's warm
est sympathy, and his assistance has bee,
prompt and unstinted in behalf OF the Home
Ho urging h. an p the fGr tn
in 1884, the Governor admirably state
the purpose in view in founding tn
Home: II am sure, +" he said. tit was no
the intention Of the originators of thi
scheme, or of the Legislature in sustain
ing 1t, to mako il an asylum, but home
elegant and refined in its surroundings; nc
charity, but a compensation to brave, wol
thy men. who gave what the State eanno
return their youth and their manhood t
her defense All classes of our citizens ar
interested in this Home and viii approve G
!, further appropriations to sustain it in ms I
ner which will secure to the inmates dign
fed retirement" The Legislature acted o
the suggestion of the Governor, and mad
an ANIMAL appropriation of $40, 900 for th
years 1854 and 1885 for the support OF tn
s Home, thus amply providing for its mair
tenanee and furnishing surplus snfticier
to enable the directors to make necessary az
ditions and improvements.
( Again in 1886 Gov. McEnery expresse
| his cordial sympathy for the Home. II ha
7 been suggested that appropriations for i
/ support we're unconstitutional but Gov: Nj
> Emery met this objection promptly and etfer
, ually by admonishing the Legislature that
: sit is, however, well.secognized dusy
Q every government to provide for those wi
9 have become disabled in defense Of Il
G State, y and recognizing this obligation, /
!, | again urged the Legislature to make Suitat